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Chastain File Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about the great women's soccer player, Brandi Chastain. This USA National Team veteran has been a fan favorite for years!

A multiple-choice quiz by jennkid6. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jennkid6

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
105,982

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. For what WUSA team did Brandi play during the 2001 Inaugural season? Hint

Carolina Courage

Washington Freedom

San Jose Cyberrays

San Diego Spirit

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Question 2 of 10

2. During her freshman year at California-Berkley, how many goals did Brandi score? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where did Brandi and husband Jerry Smith take their honeymoon? Hint

The 1996 Olympics

The 1995 World Cup

The 1998 World Cup

The 1999 Champions League Final

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did Brandi attend college (and play), during her sophomore to senior year? Hint

University of North Carolina

Sacramento State

University of Portland

Santa Clara University

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which coach of the USA National Team asked Brandi to return after a player's strike in 1995? Hint

Anson Dorrance

Tony Diccico

Michelle Akers

April Heinrichs

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Question 6 of 10

6. Excluding Brandi, name the other 3 players that anchored the defensive line during the 1999 Women's World Cup? Hint

Carla Overbeck, Joy Fawcett, Kate Sobrero

Carla Overbeck, Kate Sobrero, Michelle Akers

Joy Fawcett, Carla Overbeck, Lorrie Fair

Kristine Lilly, Mia Hamm, Carla Overbeck

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Question 7 of 10

7. During the 1999 World Cup Final, Brandi took the 5th penalty kick to win the game. Which USA player took the 4th kick? Hint

Kristine Lilly

Mia Hamm

Carla Overbeck

Shannon Macmillan

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who said this quote? "If you need someone do or die... ya know, I'll take Brandi any day". Hint

Mia Hamm

Carla Overbeck

Tony Diccico

Lauren Gregg

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Question 9 of 10

9. During the 2001 season of the WUSA, Brandi was suspended for 1 game, due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the book "The Girls of Summer" by Jere Longman, Brandi is quoted as saying, "You have to be willing to stand in front of a crowd and say, 'I'm the one to take on the responsibility."

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. For what WUSA team did Brandi play during the 2001 Inaugural season?

Answer: San Jose Cyberrays

Brandi played a key role (captain) in the Cyberrays 2001 Founder's Cup championship.

2. During her freshman year at California-Berkley, how many goals did Brandi score?

Answer: 15

Brandi also had 14 assists that year. SoccerAmerica magazine voted her national freshman of the year in 1986.

3. Where did Brandi and husband Jerry Smith take their honeymoon?

Answer: The 1998 World Cup

Both Jerry and Brandi are incredible soccer fans, and honeymooned in France during the '98 World Cup.

4. Where did Brandi attend college (and play), during her sophomore to senior year?

Answer: Santa Clara University

Jerry coached Brandi at Santa Clara, but they failed to win a championship.

5. Which coach of the USA National Team asked Brandi to return after a player's strike in 1995?

Answer: Tony Diccico

Brandi eventually moved to defense after playing in the forward position for many years.

6. Excluding Brandi, name the other 3 players that anchored the defensive line during the 1999 Women's World Cup?

Answer: Carla Overbeck, Joy Fawcett, Kate Sobrero

The solid defense of Overbeck, Chastain, Fawcett, and Sobrero, was one of the main reasons the USA won the World Cup in '99.

7. During the 1999 World Cup Final, Brandi took the 5th penalty kick to win the game. Which USA player took the 4th kick?

Answer: Mia Hamm

Mia Hamm later said that she was terrified of taking the kick, and asked to be taken off the list. She wanted Shannon Macmillan or Julie Foudy to shoot in her place. Despite her misgivings, Mia sent a rocket shot passed the Chinese keeper.

8. Who said this quote? "If you need someone do or die... ya know, I'll take Brandi any day".

Answer: Mia Hamm

Mia said this quote after the '99 World Cup Final game in praise of Brandi.

9. During the 2001 season of the WUSA, Brandi was suspended for 1 game, due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

Answer: True

Brandi was also captain of the Cyberrays in 2001 and 2002.

10. In the book "The Girls of Summer" by Jere Longman, Brandi is quoted as saying, "You have to be willing to stand in front of a crowd and say, 'I'm the one to take on the responsibility."

Answer: True

"The Girls of Summer" chronicles the 1999 Women's World Cup Final. The chapter on Brandi was entitled, "Hollywood Confidential."

Source: Author jennkid6

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